The Shifting Landscape of Warehouse Employment: Efficiency in Supply Chain Networks
At a time when consumer demand dictates the rhythm of industry, oftentimes employment and operational strategies within supply chain networks are in a constant state of flux. Over recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged: a decline in warehouse employment accompanied by a shift in corporate focus from expansion to efficiency.
Boosting your OTIF score: How the right partner and TMS platform improves compliance for food shippers
On -time In-full shipping, or OTIF, is a crucial metric directly impacting the success and efficiency of food supply chains. The abbreviation refers to shippers delivering products within a certain drop-off window (on-time) and in the correct quantities (in-full). The compliance standards are meant to also keep food shippers competitive and on good terms with retailers. However, most shippers fail to meet the OTIF requirements with late deliveries or short orders that incur fines and affect profit margins.
Full-Service Transportation Management Systems vs. Standard Brokerage Services. Which solution is right for your shipping operation?
Today, businesses are often faced with the choice between implementing a Full-Service transportation management system (TMS) or using standard freight brokerage services. Each option comes with its own set of pros and cons, catering to the different needs and preferences of each company, like the complexity of operations, shipping volume, customer expectations, inventory management, and more. Let’s take a look at each solution.
May 2024 Logistix Loop
The density of a shipment is an important component of shipping Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight. Not only are there specific density-based pricing programs available with various carriers, but it’s also a main driver in receiving lower (or higher) customer-specific pricing (CSP) with a carrier. Carriers want to maximize the space used on their trucks, and a higher-density product better utilizes the cube of the trailer and is more cost effective for a carrier to move, resulting in more favorable pricing for the customer.
Red Sea Crisis
The Red Sea crisis has garnered significant attention in recent months as a result of the challenges it has placed on the global supply chain. The Red Sea, which provides access to the southern entrance to the Suez Canal, is one of the most important and densely packed shipping channels in the world. Roughly 19,000 vessels travel between the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea each year and the Suez Canal reduces shipping distance between Asia and Europe by nearly half. About 12% of global trade, opens new tab passes through the Red Sea, including 30% of global container traffic and $1 trillion worth of goods each year, reported by Reuters.
3 Keys to an integrated, efficient, and reliable refrigerated shipping network
Refrigerated shipping, or reefer shipping, is a sophisticated network of technology, infrastructure, and expertise dedicated to preserving the quality and safety of temperature-sensitive cargo. The transportation of goods in specially designed containers or cargo holds equipped with temperature-control mechanisms. These systems maintain specific temperature ranges, typically between -20°C to +30°C (-4°F to 86°F), depending on the cargo’s requirements.
End-to-end visibility changes the game for shippers, carriers
Companies across the supply chain have been laser-focused on improving their visibility options over the past several years. While most companies understand that visibility paves the way for increased efficiency and better coordination throughout the lifecycle of a shipment, many leaders in the space do not yet have a solid understanding of partial versus complete visibility.
Update on the State of Freight: April 2024
Insight into technology and labor trends, current rates and a new tax plan.
